Mexican/Latin

  • Albóndigas Soup {Mexican Meatball Soup}

    It was this Kicked Up Albóndiga Soup recipe from Hispanic Kitchen that first grabbed ...

  • Beef & Bean Chili

    I will admit that I whipped up this Beef & Bean Chili for the sole purpose of picturing it....on ...

  • Beef, Bean & Cheese Nachos {with Jalapeños}

    You know that little local Mexican joint that has become your convenient fast lunch or after-work ...

  • Black Bean Puree That You’ll Love

    Yesterday I described a fantastic salad with Black Bean Puree that I enjoyed recently.  I'm recreating ...

  • Blackberry Margaritas

    Blackberry Margaritas When the blackberries are in season and look this good, I'm hunting recipes to ...

  • Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

    Once you've made a batch of Buffalo Chicken Dip, you've opened up endless recipe-twist possibilities.  ...

  • Caldo de Pollo {Sundays with Shelby}

    It’s been a challenging couple of weeks for my kid Shelby.  My tender-hearted 22 year old ...

  • Carne Asada Marinated Beef Tips {over Jalapeño & Corn Grits}

    I saw this plate of heavenly food in a magazine ad (something very similar to this plate).  I ...

  • Cheesy Beef Enchilada Dip

    There's something about watching football while raking a chip through hot cheesy dip.  It ...

  • Chicken & Chorizo Chili

    I spent this past weekend organizing my kitchen.  Starting with the spice cabinet, moving on to ...

  • Chicken Chilaquiles {with Fried Eggs}

    Chicken Chilaquiles. Chee-lah-KEE-less. Chicken-ala-cheese-ness. There are about a bazillion corn tortillas ...

  • Chicken Enchiladas Soup

    This week's whole roasted chicken got bathed in rich Homemade Enchilada Sauce.  Think BBQ Chicken, ...

  • Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce {Enchiladas Verdes}

    Found a fantastic and super easy recipe for tomatillo sauce which fit right into my plan.  I've been ...

  • Chicken Enchiladas {with Red Sauce}

    The recipe inspiration for this dish comes from a dear sweet friend.  She delivered two pans of these ...

  • Chicken Salad with Avocado & Cilantro {in a Taco Salad Shell}

    Half of our motivation to roast a whole chicken each week is for the leftover cooked chicken and the ...

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup {Share the Love}

    Today we are Sharing the Love at the office in honor of Customer Service Appreciation Week.  Sharing ...

  • Chimichurri Sauce

    This Chimichurri Sauce is bursting with fresh flavor.  It adds just the right pizzazz to grilled ...

  • Chipotle Salsa is Addicting

    This Chipotle Salsa is super addicting!! We put in on everything from Carnitas to rice to homemade tortilla ...

  • Christmas Leftover Chili

    Christmas Leftover Chili began by assessing the leftovers in the fridge.  Here's a quick run down ...

  • Cilantro Lime Shrimp & Avocado Tostadas {Weight Watchers}

    It's funny how one abundant ingredient can spark all kinds of recipe inspiration.  For us, it's ...

  • Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round Up

    Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.  I've bundled up some of our most popular Mexican inspired ...

  • Cool Ranch Jalapeño Poppers {just for fun}

    We found the nicest bag of jalapeños at our wholesale club on Saturday and decided to try our hand ...

  • Crab Stuffed Chile Rellenos

    The other day I was digging through my recipe inspiration folder, the place I keep pages upon pages ...

  • Cuban Stuffed Pork Chop {with Sweet Potato Chips}

    Sometimes a recipe comes to you... Wow! What kind of intro is that?! Recipes come to me in my sleep, ...

  • Cuban Tilapia {Third Coast Inspired}

    Way back when, when I was much younger, I would frequent a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall kind of ...

  • Easy Achiote Oil (made from Annatto Seeds)

    Achiote Oil begins with annatto seeds which come from the achiote tree. The tree bears spiky pod-like ...

  • Easy Homemade Adobo Seasoning Blend

    Make a batch of Homemade Adobo Seasoning Blend to have on hand. This all-purpose blend is a delicious ...

  • Farmers Market Aztec Casserole

    To say I love 'thrifting' is an understatement.  And as a food blogger, I'm not alone.  We've ...

  • Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa

    Fire Roasted Corn & Poblano Salsa has the right balance of crunch with a mild smoky heat balanced ...

  • Fire Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole

    Months and months ago when I was doing a little research on tomatillos for my Salsa Verde recipe, I ...

  • Fish Taco Bowls

    Fish Taco Bowls. I just adore complete meals served in a bowl.  For breakfast, lunch or dinner.  ...

  • Flat Iron Steak Fajitas {with Mexican Rice}

    We were first introduced to Flat Iron Steaks a couple years ago and they are now a favorite for recipes ...

  • Fresh Mexican Street Corn Dip You’ll Love

    Sharing Fresh Mexican Street Corn Dip You'll Love. Your family will request. And your neighbors will ...

  • Fresh Tomato Salsa

    Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere!!  Homemade Fresh Tomato Salsa is so quick and easy to make and oh ...

  • Fritos Casserole

    There was no way on earth I intended to make a Fritos Casserole, never mind admit that I did and share ...

  • Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl

    Healthy Southwest Burrito Bowl. I went to Pet Smart during lunch to replenish Lilah's food.  Pet ...

  • Healthy Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers

    There are times when you just need to use up ingredients already in your fridge or pantry. These Southwest ...

  • Heart Healthy Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili

    My motivation for this Heart Healthy Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili was to deliver a flavor ...

  • Homemade Enchilada Sauce

    Trust me when I tell you once you go with Homemade Enchilada Sauce you'll never go back to the canned ...

  • Homemade Enchiladas Sauce

    Homemade Enchiladas Sauce is a complete game-changer. It's well worth the 20 minutes it takes to prepare ...

  • Homemade Flour Tortillas

    You're just four ingredients and 30 minutes away from Homemade Flour Tortillas. What?  You ask ...

  • Homemade Sazon Seasoning Blend

    I recently made Arroz Con Pollo (Latin Chicken & Rice) and the recipe called for Sazon Seasoning. ...

  • Homemade Taco Seasoning

    Homemade Taco Seasoning uses six ingredients you'll likely already have on hand. Making your own spice ...

  • How To Make Latin Chicken & Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)

    How To Make Latin Chicken & Rice (Arroz Con Pollo) at home. This dish is one of our family favorite ...

  • Huevos Rancheros {Kind Of}

    While these aren't near authentic Huevos Rancheros, they are a nice twist on those wonderful Mexican Ranch ...

  • Jalapeño Infused Margarita

    Jalapeño Infused Margarita. I recently went on a business trip to Las Vegas and enjoyed a really nice ...

  • Jalapeño Popper Pizza

    When life gives you corn tortillas, it's a great time to get creative.  There are hundreds or at ...

  • Jalapeño Pulled Pork Loaded Nachos

    I vowed to stay out of Publix for a week following the holidays.  I called home as I entered the ...

  • Loaded Chicken Burrito Bowl is a Family Favorite

    When I say Loaded Chicken Burrito Bowl, I mean find your biggest serving bowl and prepare to make your ...

  • Loaded Easy Chicken Enchiladas Casserole

    Loaded Easy Chicken Enchiladas Casserole has all of your favorite ingredients layered into a delicious ...

  • Margarita Ceviche {National Margarita Day}

    Margarita Ceviche My mom gave me a unique cookbook several years ago called Surreal Gourmet Bites.  ...

  • Margarita Granita

    While I generally order my Margaritas on the rocks with salt, if I'm going to have one frozen - bring ...

  • Mexican Breakfast with Pulled Pork & Eggs {Breakfast for Dinner}

    Mexican Breakfast with Pulled Pork & Eggs When we have leftover pork roast, recipe ideas begin swirling ...

  • Mexican Casserole {Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week}

    The week following Thanksgiving was epic in terms of leftovers.  The pantry doors were bulging ...

  • Mexican Chicken Soup {Share the Love}

    Mexican Chicken Soup has become a comfort food staple for my family.  Every time we have it, whether ...

  • Mexican Green Bean & Potato Salad

    If you can kick up a basic Roast Chicken recipe simply by changing the seasonings, why can't you kick ...

  • Mexican Rice {Restaurant Style}

    We just love sizzling Steak Fajitas served with all those delicious toppings.  And nothing ...

  • Mexican Street Corn

    Oh my word.  Mexican Street Corn makes me want to board a plane and head to Mexico.  Wait, ...

  • Mexican Tamale Pie

    I've been wanting to recreate my favorite Mexican Tamale Pie since about the moment I began sharing ...

  • My Go-To Guacamole Recipe

    Did you know that Guacamole is one of the most popular Super Bowl snacks?! Right up there with Chicken ...

  • National Chili Day Recipe Roundup

    February 25th is National Chili Day and that means a recipe roundup is in order! Right smack in the ...

  • Perfect Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

    I believe we all need the perfect Cilantro Lime Rice recipe tucked up our sleeve. It's the perfect side ...

  • Pico de Gallo {Put The Lime In The Coconut}

    I had a salad this week that stopped me in my eating tracks.  There was a lot going on with said ...

  • Pozole Rojo {Pork & Hominy Stew}

    Pozole Rojo {Pork & Hominy Stew} This beautiful hearty stew all began with a Slow Braised Boston ...

  • Pozole Verde

    Pozole Verde. Pork & Hominy Stew with Fire Roasted Tomatillos & Peppers. Punchy.  Earthy.  ...

  • Queso Fundido {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}

    With the BIG Game Day approaching it was time for a new dip in the Lemony Thyme house.  Queso Fundido ...

  • Restaurant-Style Salsa

    Why have I waited so long to discover how easy AND inexpensive it is to make Restaurant-Style Salsa ...

  • Salsa Verde

    The star ingredient in Salsa Verde is the tomatillo.  Similar in appearance to a small green tomato ...

  • Salted Caramel {Ancho Chili} Mocha Latte

    Salted Caramel Ancho Chili Mocha.  This is for all my Starbuck's loving friends.  Never got out of ...

  • Savory Egg Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    I lay in bed Sunday morning pretending to be asleep.  There was a steady rain tapping on the window, ...

  • Shredded Pork Tacos {with Chimichurri Sauce}

    Shredded Pork Tacos {with Chimichurri Sauce}. I absolutely love these tacos.  Simple and delicious.  ...

  • Simple Sofrito Recipe

    This Simple Sofrito Recipe consists of peppers, onions, garlic, culantro leaves, olive oil and salt. ...

  • Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}

    A 'Loaded' Baked Potato doesn't have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories.  Our Southwest ...

  • Southwest Eggrolls with Avocado Dipping Sauce {Chili’s Style}

    Every time I make these Southwest Eggrolls they are a hit.  And this copycat recipe gets ...

  • Southwest Ranch Dressing

       This Southwest Ranch Dressing is amazing.  Trust me and make it. Southwest Ranch Dressing ...

  • Southwest Skillet Corn

    Southwest Skillet Corn. Come on fresh corn.  I love you so. It really doesn't matter to me ...

  • Southwest Stuffed mini-Sweet Peppers {with Quinoa & Spicy Turkey Sausage}

    These beautiful mini-Sweet Peppers were smiling at me as I strolled through the produce isle.  How ...

  • Southwest Vegetarian Tacos

    The key to bringing big flavor to these Southwest Vegetarian Tacos is to oven roast the veggies. Virtually ...

  • Spicy Shrimp & Spinach Quesadilla

    Spicy Shrimp & Spinach Quesadilla.  Sometimes you have a dish at a restaurant that needs to ...

  • Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Stuffed Poblano Peppers. A picture is worth a thousand words....or at least the twenty or so it would ...

  • Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes {Share the Love}

    Had a wonderful girls lunch out at the Cheesecake Factory this past week.  If you've ever been ...

  • Taco Salad {with Doritos}

    Flash backwards to January, NFL Playoffs were underway and I was itching to host a Super Bowl ...

  • The Cuban Sandwich

    The Cuban Sandwich is a classic.  Made with roast pork, Virginia ham, imported Swiss cheese, dill ...

  • Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken}

    This might be my most favorite salad EVER.  I'm sometimes reminded not to make statements that ...

  • Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

    Vegetarian Black Bean Chili begins like many of our soup and chili recipes....with a medley of carrots, ...

  • Walking 7-Layer Mexican Dip

    Without question, 7-Layer Mexican Dip will be included in our Game Day appetizer spread. While the guest ...

  • White Chicken Chili {with Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers}

    I'm on a roll lately with easy week-night meals.  And I LOVE it!!  This White Chicken ...